Author: Jason Cooper
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German Automakers Face China Crisis as Freelander Returns
German automakers are losing ground rapidly in China as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen face sharp sales declines and growing pressure from domestic rivals. At the same time, Jaguar Land Rover is taking a different approach to the Chinese market, reviving the Freelander name through a new standalone brand created with Chinese automaker Chery. Mercedes-Benz Struggles…
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German Automakers Struggle in China as GM Keeps the Gas-Powered CT5 Alive
The global auto industry is entering a period of major change as established manufacturers confront two very different challenges: rapidly shifting consumer preferences in China and uncertainty over the pace of the transition to electric vehicles in the United States. In China, German automakers Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen are losing ground to increasingly sophisticated domestic…
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Tesla Roadster Could Finally Be Unveiled This Month
Tesla’s long-delayed next-generation Roadster could finally make its long-awaited debut this month, nearly nine years after the electric sports car was first revealed. Nine Years in the Making The next-generation Tesla Roadster has been the subject of repeated reports and speculation since its unveiling in 2017. The electric sports car has faced several delays, but…
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Ferrari Luce Sells for $40 Million at RM Sotheby’s Auction
The Ferrari Luce has drawn plenty of criticism since its unveiling in May 2026, but a remarkable result at an RM Sotheby’s public auction during Monterey Car Week in California suggests there is significant demand for the brand’s first electric model. A special 2026 Ferrari Luce sold for $40 million, an amount that exceeded the…
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Porsche 911 GT3 Celebrates Nürburgring’s 100th Anniversary
Porsche is celebrating the Nürburgring’s 100th anniversary in 2027 with a limited-production 911 GT3 featuring distinctive Green Hell-inspired styling and exclusive track-themed details. A Tribute to the Green Hell The Porsche 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring was created to honor the legendary German circuit and Porsche’s long-standing connection with it. The automaker has used the…
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Polestar’s U.S. Exit Puts Automaker’s Dealer Network Under Fire
Polestar’s planned departure from the U.S. market is creating a growing dispute with its dealer network, with one New Jersey retailer accusing the automaker of using a federal connected-vehicle rule as a justification for an exit it had allegedly been preparing for years. Polestar says it will continue selling remaining vehicles at U.S. dealerships and…
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From China’s EV Boom to a 1918 Electric Car That Still Runs
Electric vehicles may seem like a modern invention, but the technology dates back more than a century. A striking example is a 1918 Detroit Electric Model 75B Brougham coupe, which is set to appear at Mecum’s 2026 Monterey Car Week auction. The vintage EV has received a full restoration to what the listing describes as…
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Gordon Murray S1 Brings a V12 Manual Supercar to the Street
The automotive industry is increasingly moving away from V12 engines and manual transmissions, but a small group of automakers continues to preserve the traditional formula. Gordon Murray Automotive is among them, and its latest creation, the S1, combines both elements with a focus on making an extreme supercar more suitable for road use. Unveiled at…
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Rare BMW i3 and i8 Display Models Return to Bring a Trailer
You can buy a real BMW i3 or i8 without too much difficulty if you have the money. But collectors looking for something considerably cheaper and far rarer now have another opportunity: a pair of BMW display models representing the two pioneering i-brand cars has returned to Bring a Trailer. The unusual replicas are not…
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Gordon Murray S1 Brings McLaren F1 Formula Back to Life
Staying close to the teaser revealed just days earlier, Gordon Murray has unveiled the S1, a new analog supercar combining a naturally aspirated V12 engine, a six-speed manual transmission and a three-seat layout. Revealed at The Quail during Monterey Car Week, the S1 is positioned as a more road-friendly evolution of the extreme S1 LM…
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